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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.25, 34,062.36 and 13,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.25, 34,062.36 and 13,504.25 is: 18,636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.25 : 34,062.36 = 13,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.25/34,062.36 = 13,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.25x = 34,062.36 × 13,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.25x = 459,986,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,986,625.03/24,682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.33

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